Susan Madonia

Coaching is most certainly a powerful tool… when it’s the right coach. As a Partner of a Global Coaching Firm, I’m often asked, “How do you choose an executive coach?” To ensure you engage the right coach, here are the 10 critical questions you need to ask:

In times of stress, Tom moved into a full command-control leadership style. He would dominate most conversations and basically didn’t listen to anyone. Tom would talk over everybody including his boss. He would become impetuous and unrecognizable. Tom’s temperament shift was beginning to take a toll on his team, and starting to erode business results.

“I hate corporate politics!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that refrain. My guess is that if you’re in an organization, you too have gotten an earful about the wretched workplace dynamic called corporate politics.